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Gold Fields' Granny Smith Mine Renewable Microgrid Complete

The new hybrid power system, which has been integrated with Aggreko's existing gas fired power station, is powered by more than 20,000 solar panels and supported by a 2 MW/1 MWh battery system. Once fully operational, it will reduce the mine's fuel consumption by 10-13% - the equivalent of removing 2,000 cars from the road.

3D Printed "Invisible" Fibres Sense Breath, Sound, Biological Cells

From capturing your breath to guiding biological cell movements, 3D printing of tiny, transparent conducting fibres could be used to make devices which can 'smell, hear and touch' - making it particularly useful for health monitoring, Internet of Things and biosensing applications.

Join the Webinar - Biostimulants: Navigating a Crowded Market Place

This webinar, presented by IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Michael Dent, introduces biostimulants and discusses the regulatory and market factors that could be key to the success of this fledgling industry.

AI and autonomy for chemistry and materials science (Part 2)

IDTechEx attended 2 leading conferences on the impact of AI and autonomy for chemistry and materials science, from both R&D to production.

AI and autonomy for chemistry and materials science (Part 1)

IDTechEx attended 2 leading conferences on the impact of AI and autonomy for chemistry and materials science, from both R&D to production.

Exponential Technologies

Exponential Technologies is a Latvian start-up providing AI-driven design of experiment software for additive manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, biotech, and more. IDTechEx spoke with Matthias Kaiser (co-founder and CEO).

EnerG2

IDTechEx caught up with EnerG2's CEO Dr Kirill Bramnik.

Big Data to Speed up Development for Patients with Blood Cancers

The HARMONY Alliance launches HARMONY PLUS, a new public-private partnership to improve outcomes for patients with blood cancers.

Robotic Fabric: A Breakthrough with Many Uses

Researchers have developed a robotic fabric, a breakthrough that could lead to such innovations as adaptive clothing, self-deploying shelters, or lightweight shape-changing machinery.

Trials of the UK's First Hydrogen Powered Train Begin

The first-ever hydrogen-powered train will run on the UK mainline in a big step forward towards the UK's net-zero targets. Trials of the train, known as HydroFLEX have been supported with a £750,000 grant from the Department for Transport, follow almost 2 years' development work and more than £1 million of investment by both Porterbrook and the University of Birmingham.

What's on the Energy Storage Market Beside Lithium-Ion Batteries? Pt 1

In this first part of a series of articles from IDTechEx, an overview of the flow batteries characteristics is provided, extrapolated from IDTechEx's recent report "Redox Flow Battery 2020-2030: Forecast, Challenges, Opportunities".

Spinal Cord Stimulation Reduces Pain and Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's

A team of researchers reports that spinal cord stimulation measurably decreased pain and reduced motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, both as a singular therapy and as a "salvage therapy" after deep brain stimulation therapies were ineffective.

Quick-Med Technologies

Quick-Med Technologies is a company that develops advanced antimicrobial technologies. IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed Quick-Med CEO Dr Bernd Liesenfeld on 2 Oct 2020.

Keey Aerogel

As part of the 2020 aerogel seminar, IDTechEx spoke with Keey Aerogel for a company update. Keey Aerogel were showcasing a benchtop supercritical drying equipment with integrated analysis for academia and R&D.

Standard Graphene

IDTechEx analyst Richard Collins interviewed Standard Graphene Business Development Director Teddy Kim.

Polymerize

Polymerize are a materials informatics company focused on polymer formulations. IDTechEx interviewed their CEO (Dr Abhijit Salvekar).

Hyundai Motor Shares Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle Roadmap

Hyundai Motor Company will host a digital premiere event for the launch of XCIENT Fuel Cell, the world's first mass-produced fuel cell heavy-duty truck, at 10 a.m. KST on Oct. 14.

TANIOBIS

TANIOBIS is a leading company in Ta- and Nb-based materials. In 2019, they commercially launched their additive manufacturing powders, which will be the focus of this profile. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Melanie Stenzel (Director of Marketing).

Armacell

Armacell manufacture and supply high-performance foams and insulation materials. With the emerging market for electric vehicles, Armacell is looking to find new applications within the automotive industry relating to the electric drivetrain.

Parx Materials

Parx Materials is a start up developing zinc-based antimicrobial technology. IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed Parx CEO Michaël van der Jagt on 30 Sep 2020.